Germany news: Large fall in illegal border entries recorded
The number of illegal border entries in Germany has decreased by more than half over the past two years, according to Federal Police data. DW has more....
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The number of illegal border entries in Germany has decreased by more than half over the past two years, according to Federal Police data. DW has more....
Two 18-year-olds have died after suffering facial injuries in separate accidents involving homemade fireworks a western German city. DW has more....
DW has all the updates as the world celebrates the end of 2025 and looks forward to 2026....
Investigators have been piecing together how burglars drilled into a secure area from outside and ransacked thousands of safe-deposit boxes. Police say the evidence points to a highly organized operat...
Germany's perennial debate over safety has flared up once again as fireworks sales resume ahead of New Year. Meanwhile, a spate of black ice has caused numerous accidents across the country. Follow ou...
Germany, the land of tech pioneers, still relies on fax and paper for basic public services. Why is digital government stuck in the slow lane while Denmark and India race ahead?...
Germany needs a fund to tackle loneliness, which is now hitting under-30s as well as older people, a body representing 10,000 towns and municipalities said. DW has the latest....
A brand-new museum has been established in Berlin to showcase the many fascinating Medieval artefacts that are being found underneath the German capital....
Chancellor Merz has told coalition politicians the situation in several key German businesses is "very critical." He said the government must prioritize improving areas like energy and labor costs in ...
Some 7,000 households in the German capital have electricity once more after an outage caused by possible arson. But tens of thousands more might have to wait several days for power, amid freezing tem...
In Germany, it is only permitted to sell fireworks in the three days leading up to New Yearâs Eve. Some line up early to buy them, but others have safety concerns and want to see them banned altogethe...
A parliamentary inquiry has been looking into the policy decisions made to contain the coronavirus pandemic in Germany. The decisions made by key leaders from the time are being questioned....
Pensions, migration and conscription will continue to dominate domestic politics in Germany this year. Above all, the focus will be on how the far-right AfD fares in upcoming state elections in the fo...
Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched on war in Ukraine, increased defense spending, changing ties to the US, technological upheaval, industrial stagnation, sluggish reforms, migration and more in his New...
The UK, Canada, Germany and several other countries on Wednesday condemned Israelâs decision to approve 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying the move violated international law and ris...
German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly u...
In the text of his New Year's address, the Chancellor describes a world in permanent crisis mode and insists on his ability to act. The speech will be broadcast on 31 December....
Rome and Madrid rewarded by investors for cutting deficits, while France and Germany look to borrow more...
The number of practicing Christians in Germany is falling. The result is surplus churches. What happens to these empty houses of worship?...
Meanwhile, similar incidents of the police being targeted by fireworks were reported in Belgium and two youngsters died in an accident involving home-made explosives in Germany....